film reviews
Two coming-of-age films: New York in the 1970s and Paris today
May 9, 2018If you love the subtle nuance of French film and splendid cinematography, don’t miss it when it comes to a theatre near you.
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The ecological fascism of Thanos in Marvel’s ‘Infinity War’
May 3, 2018With the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, why not create a reality where all beings have more than sufficient resources—is communist utopia in the Marvel universe possible?
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‘Ghost Stories’: Movie asks us to dig deeper into fear and ourselves
April 19, 2018Standout performances from Freeman and Nyman drive key points in the movie, while a delightfully morbid twist at the end makes the film resonate and entertain.
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“Burning Angel Dust”: Female circumcision at the Pan African Film Festival
February 27, 2018"Burning Angel Dust" was a short narrative with a powerful message that screened in this city’s recent Pan African Film Festival.
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Pan African films off the beaten track from PAFF
February 23, 2018In addition to what I’ve previously written, here’s a wrapup of the other works I saw at PAFF 2018.
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